LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
15 cm sFH 18
Photo: Balcer~commonswiki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
REC // INTEL FEED

15cmsFH18

Towed Artillery & Mortars · Germany · 1934
ADD TO COMPARE

15cmsFH18

15 cm sFH 18
15 cm sFH 18 Photo: Balcer~commonswiki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
60
Accuracy
65
Portability
40
Setup Speed
55
Ammunition Versatility
70
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
ManufacturerRheinmetall AG
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraInterwar Period
In service1934–1945
Operators15 countries
Quantity6,756
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
2/37
Interwar Period
40/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
60
Accuracy
65
Portability
40
Setup Speed
55
Ammunition Versatility
70
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
15 cm sFH 18
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1934–1945
Quantity
6,756
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · INTERWAR PERIOD
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
towed artillery & mortars category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the towed artillery & mortars category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1934
  • Combat Weight5,512 kg
  • Travel Weight6,304 kg
  • Crew7
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance7MOD.7
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Minimum Range0 km
  • Maximum Range (standard)13.25 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)18.2 km
  • Muzzle Velocity520 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)4
  • Elevation0° to +45°
  • Traverse60°
◇Ammunition6MOD.6
▤Mobility6MOD.6
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.849 m
  • Width2.225 m
  • Height1.707 m
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production6,756
  • Production Start1,933 year
  • Unit Cost40,400 USD
◎Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1934Production started
  2. 1937First deployment: Second Sino-Japanese War
  3. 1945Production ended
92
years in service
11
years in production
6,756
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
15 CM SFH 18 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 48units
48active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Recoil system using a combination of liquid and compressed gas to absorb and return energy from firing.
A device attached to a firearm's muzzle to redirect propellant gases, reducing recoil and muzzle rise during firing.
A breech mechanism in artillery where a solid block slides horizontally to open and close the breech for loading.
A towed artillery carriage configuration where the gun is transported with its two wheels separated, allowing for easier deployment and lower profile when in firing position.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Towed Artillery & Mortars entry →